illuminated; illuminating
Definition of illuminate
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a(1) : to supply or brighten with light
(2) : to make luminous or shining
b : to enlighten spiritually or intellectually
c : to subject to radiation
d archaic : to set alight
2a : to make clear : elucidate
b : to bring to the fore : highlight a crisis can illuminate how interdependent we all are
3 : to make illustrious or resplendent
4 : to decorate (something, such as a manuscript) with gold or silver or brilliant colors or with often elaborate designs or miniature pictures
illuminate
adjectiveDefinition of illuminate (Entry 2 of 3)
1 archaic : brightened with light
2 archaic : intellectually or spiritually enlightened
illuminate
nounDefinition of illuminate (Entry 3 of 3)
archaic
: one having or claiming unusual enlightenment
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The first known use of illuminate was in the 15th century
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